This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 (50 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
O _ _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ _ S
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ORCAS as a word: a musical collaboration between Pacific Northwest minimalist composer Rafael Anton Irisarri and multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter Benoit Pioulard; O R C A S is the self-titled debut full-length album from American dreampop duo Orcas.
ORCAS has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 28, 2025.
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